Jim Is the Leader of an Anti-Nepotism Group

Multiple Choice

Jim is the leader of an anti-nepotism group. Mark, a former member of Jim's group, claims that Jim was involved in shoplifting. Which of the following statements is true about this scenario?

A) Jim has to prove that Mark made the defamatory statement in malice to recover for defamation.
B) Mark is protected by an absolute privilege as Jim is a public figure.
C) Mark is not protected by public figure privilege.
D) Jim does not have to prove that the defamatory statements are false to recover for defamation.